Obits

Obituary: Marie Gale, 95, Hart. 

November 8, 2021

Obituary: Marie Gale, 95, Hart.  Marie Gale, of Hart, passed away on her 95th birthday, November 4, 2021. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Hart on the family farm.  She met Erwin and they married in 1947. They were married for 59 years, during which time they raised five children, and grew a two gas-pump store…

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Obituary: Gerald Leutzinger, 82, of Shelby. 

November 5, 2021

Obituary: Gerald Leutzinger, 82, of Shelby.  Gerald “Jerry” Edward Leutzinger, 82, of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at home surrounded by family. He was born January 9, 1939, in New Era, the son of Edward and Lena (Grinwis) Leutzinger. Jerry was an avid lifelong farmer, hunter, and enjoyed celebrating life with his family and friends.  Jerry is survived…

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Obituary: Barbara VandenHeuvel, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Hart.

October 31, 2021

Obituary: Barbara VandenHeuvel, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Hart. Barbara (Barb) Jean VandenHeuvel began her earthly journey on April 8, 1938 and entered into the Kingdom of the Lord on Thursday, October 28, 2021. After 83 remarkable years, the Lord greeted her with open arms, peace and love to rest in eternal life. Barb was the daughter of Dorphine Louise…

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Obituary: Duane Johnson, 85, of Michigamme, formerly of Hart and Ontonagon.

October 12, 2021

Obituary: Duane Johnson, 85, of Michigamme, formerly of Hart and Ontonagon. Duane Larry Johnson, 85, of Michigamme, formerly of Hart and Ontonagon, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was born July 11, 1936, in East Tawas City, the son of Maurice and Dorothy (May) Johnson. Duane grew up farming in the Hart area, and later became a truck driver…

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Obituary: Gene Herrygers, 62, of Mears. 

September 17, 2021

Obituary: Gene Herrygers, 62, of Mears.  Gene Alan Herrygers, 62, of Mears, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born July 7, 1959, in Hart, the son of Herbert and Janet (Skinner) Herrygers.  Gene was a graduate of Hart High School, class of 1977, and furthered his education at Michigan State University. He enjoyed golfing and fishing.  Gene is…

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